The Paper Trail/Bath Time
elinor wonders why

The Paper Trail - The kids are making a storybook when they run out of paper, so they decide to get more from the store. Unfortunately, the store is out of paper too, so the kids wonder: where can they get more? This question brings them to Mr. Beaver's paper mill, where they learn that paper comes from trees, and the trees come from- a tree farm! After learning all the steps and how nature plays a significant role in making paper, the kids realize that it's important not to waste it. This inspires them to finish their story by drawing on the back of their old paper.Bath Time - After Ari's parents let him skip bath time, he's determined to never have a bath again. This makes Elinor, Ari and Olive ask the question, why do we have to take baths anyway? They learn all about the different ways animals keep themselves clean, but Ari is still adamant about never bathing again. That is, until he starts to get really sticky and itchy, which disrupts his playtime. He finally gives in to bath time and makes himself squeaky clean, but don't worry, he'll have plenty time to get dirty again tomorrow!

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 115

About Elinor Wonders Why:

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.


Future Broadcast times for "Elinor Wonders Why": (show all)

Thu, Mar 19 1:00 P.M. Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Mar 20 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Mar 21 1:00 P.M. Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Mar 22 1:00 P.M. Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Mar 23 12:00 P.M. Downhill Dash/Brush Your Teeth     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Mar 23 1:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Mar 24 12:00 P.M. Water You Doing?/Thinking About Blinking     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Mar 24 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Mar 25 12:00 P.M. Adventure In Moose Mountain     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Mar 25 1:00 P.M. A Change of Art/The Litterbug     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Mar 26 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Mar 26 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Mar 27 12:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Mar 27 1:00 P.M. Frozen Fish/Pirate Treasure     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Mar 28 1:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Mar 29 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)


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